Plant Superintendent (Manufacturing Experience, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing)

DESCRIPTION

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As a Plant Superintendent, the position is accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, cost performance, employee training and relations in a high-performance work team environment, capital improvements and budget preparation in a 24/7 plastics manufacturing facility. This job demands monitoring production performance and implementing processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas. Position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for all production activities.

Must-Haves:

REQUIREMENTS:

•Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher education. Engineering and/or plastics major with experience preferred

•Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent

•Proven track record of successful leadership positions

•You can demonstrate a history of a strong work ethic

•Comfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers.

•Must have above average communication skills (written & verbal in English)

•Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP’s, One Point Lessons, presentations

•Must have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards

•Must be able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts

ROLE:

•Ensure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries. Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).

•Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork.

•Is responsible for motivation, support and guidance to all employees

•Communicate problems and obstacles to the plant manager and the leadership team. Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising safety, product safety or integrity

•Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels

•Assist in preparation of annual plant operating budget. Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by plant manager.

•Assist in employee relations issues

•Hire, train, direct and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse cultural and educational background.

•Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing.

•Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.

•Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.

•Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. Recommend disciplinary action to plant manager and review disciplinary action by supervisors for effectiveness and consistency. Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues.

•Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.

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